Museo Kordilyera - UP Baguio Ethnographic Museum

10/04/2026

09/04/2026

Last March 31, we wrapped up the celebration of Women’s Month with 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗛𝗘𝗥: 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. ✨

From yogurt and polvoron-making to stories and learning, we were reminded how food connects us and how women continue to nurture culture and community.

Thank you to our resource speakers for sharing their time and knowledge, to Anchor Food Professionals for the support, and to everyone who joined and celebrated with us!

‘Til the next one!

07/04/2026

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗢𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

“𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗢”

For April 2026, the MK Calendar features the 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘰, a large drum made from a hollowed log with animal skin, providing the rhythmic base of many Cordilleran dances.

Scan the QR code to explore the sound of the 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘰.

Also, you may visit our Soundscapes of Social Life exhibit, open Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

03/04/2026

The museum is closed today, April 3 (Good Friday). Regular operations will resume on Monday, April 6.

Take this time to rest, reflect, and spend meaningful moments with your loved ones.

30/03/2026

Let’s wrap up Women’s Month together with 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗛𝗘𝗥: 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, featuring yogurt-making and polvoron-making lectures and workshops!

Registration starts at 9:30 AM. See you tomorrow at the MK Grounds!

28/03/2026

The Museo Kordilyera mourns the passing of Rodolfo "Ompong" Tan, renowned Baguio photographer. Sir Ompong was the photographer behind the artifacts featured in the "Feasts of Merit" book and countless museum events, and served as a speaker during the Museum Management Training (MMT), sharing his knowledge on photography.

We also extend our condolences to the family of Neil Clark Ongchangco, fellow photographer, who also passed away in the accident.

In honor of Sir Ompong, we are sharing his talk during the MMT. Thank you Sir Ompong for your contributions to the Museo, and our prayers and condolences to the bereaved families.

Museo Kordilyera Webinars -- MUSEUM MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR HEIs LVL 2 *11-12 MAR 2021PHOTOGRAPHING MUSEUM ARTIFACTS--Disclaimer: The opinions, beliefs, idea...

27/03/2026

One last hurrah before Women’s Month ends! 🙌🏼💜

The Museo Kordilyera warmly invites the UP Baguio community to 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗛𝗘𝗥: 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, a meaningful celebration of women, community, and the traditions we continue to share and pass on.

Join us for Yogurt-Making and Polvoron-Making Lectures and Workshops, where food becomes a space for learning, connection, and honoring the many ways women nurture culture and community.

This event is held in celebration of Women’s Month and is dedicated to recognizing women and their contributions, but it is open to everyone who wishes to learn and celebrate with us.

Registration starts at 9:30 AM. See you on Tuesday!

26/03/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻

When one of UP Baguio's Utility Workers, Ate Edna, visited the Museo Kordilyera, she gazed upon a familiar face in one of the photographs. The photograph captured her aunt and her late mother threshing rice in the 𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘬𝘢𝘯 (long rice mortar). Whenever she visited, she would stop by the photograph and just admire the two women, oftentimes crying while staring.

The photograph was used during the Feasts of Merit exhibit, and it featured Cordilleran women around the lebkan during the grand feast 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰. It was taken by Dr. June Prill-Brett in 1978. With Dr. Prill-Brett's permission, the MK reproduced the photograph and repatriated copies to Ate Edna.

Maraming salamat, Ate Edna, sa pagbabahagi ng inyong kwento, at kay Nanay Cecilia at Auntie Julia sa pagiging bahagi ng Museo. Kami ay buong pusong nagpapasalamat at naging tulay ang Museo Kordilyera upang muli mong masilayan ang iyong ina.

Maligayang buwan ng kababaihan!

20/03/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

In compliance with Memorandum Circular No. 114 series of 2026 issued by Malacañang “Directing all government agencies and instrumentalities to strictly adopt energy conservation protocols,” and the following implementing memorandums: UP System Joint Memorandum No, 2026-01 from the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (OVPAA) and the Office of the Vice President for Administration (OVPA), as well as Memorandum No. CJMA 2026-059, UP Baguio stakeholders are henceforth advised of the following work schedules starting March 23, 2026:

Mondays (no on-site workday except Health Services Office, Maintenance Unit of the CPDMO, Library, Security Office, Office of Student Affairs, Student Relations Office, Digital Innovation Center, Computer-LAN Office, and BREHA).

Tuesdays thru Fridays (on-site workdays)

In case an official non-working holiday/s fall/s on a particular week, the remaining working days of the week will revert to the usual eight-hour workday. Contract of Service (COS) or Job Order (JO) personnel shall work in accordance with the agreed office four-day onsite workweek arrangement.

20/03/2026

In observance of Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Ramadan), Museo Kordilyera is closed today, 20 March 2026 (Friday).

Please be advised also that the museum will be closed on Monday, 23 March 2026, in line with the university's 4-day work week schedule.

Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, 24 March 2026.

05/03/2026

Join us this Friday, March 6 at 12PM at MK Plaza as we wrap up our fundraising event with an afternoon full of entertainment! 🎶

Enjoy spoken word poetry, solo acts, and live band performances!

Let’s end the week on a high note while supporting our cause.

Performers:
LITERATI MEMBERS
DON (solo)
AC-DESSIE
OPEN MIC

Bring your friends and see you at the MK Plaza!

Come and visit! ✨

The Museo Kordilyera will be opening a fundraising initiative from March 3 to March 6 in support of our students and student organizations as they raise funds for their projects, events, and advocacies.

MK is simply creating a space where generous hearts can directly support student-led efforts and meaningful initiatives. If you’d like to be part of empowering our student community, we’d truly appreciate your support.

See you there!

02/03/2026

Come and visit! ✨

The Museo Kordilyera will be opening a fundraising initiative from March 3 to March 6 in support of our students and student organizations as they raise funds for their projects, events, and advocacies.

MK is simply creating a space where generous hearts can directly support student-led efforts and meaningful initiatives. If you’d like to be part of empowering our student community, we’d truly appreciate your support.

See you there!